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District plans $13-million in cuts Details of staff, program reductions to be announced Jan. 24 By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers Pickerington Local School officials said they will announce $13-million in staffing and education program reductions on Jan. 24. Two months after the narrow failure of an 8-mill replacement levy that would have generated $7.586-million in new revenue, the day of reckoning is nearly here for the Pickerington Local School District. Superintendent Karen Mantia said Monday she will detail $13-million in cuts to the district’s budget at the PLSD Board of Education’s next meeting, slat-

ed for 7 p.m. at Heritage Elementary. The cuts are needed, Mantia and PLSD treasurer Dan Griscom said, to offset expected reductions in funding from the state, decreases in local home valuations and stagnant job growth and development within the community. Additional uncertainty surrounding an estimated $8-billion to $10-billion shortfall in the upcoming state budget has led district officials to push the amount of cuts from $9-million to $13million while they pursue options to place another levy before voters at some point in 2011. “I’m speechless because there aren’t many answers we can provide,” Man-

tia said. “On Jan. 24, we will have to make an announcement of reductions of $13million.” It’s unclear how many teachers, staff members and educaKaren Mantia tion programs will be affected. When district officials were facing $9-million in cuts following the November levy’s defeat by 130 votes, Mantia said the jobs of up to 43 teachers and 42 staff members would either be eliminated or reduced. Additionally, the district’s adminis-

tration and board of education were considering cuts in extracurricular programs and bus services to students, as well as fully funded pay-to-participate fees and the possible elimination of music, art and physical education for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. “Our challenge is really great,” Mantia said. “I hope you understand this is really tough business here, and the tough business to me is how do you maintain the quality (of education)?” Prior to Mantia’s remarks, Griscom provided a financial update, which noted that 2010 property tax collections within the district were down $400,000 and income tax collections for fiscal year

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Pickerington creates ice rink in Victory Park By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers Ice skating and pick-up hockey games will now be options for winter enthusiasts in Pickerington after the city recently created an ice rink in Victory Park. Pickerington’s first public ice rink was established last week, after Mayor Mitch O’Brien and parks and recreation department officials initiated the project.

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Sauer, Barletta to lead council in 2011

Pickerington SNOW MUCH FUN City Council sets its 2011 structure Pickerington City Council used its first meeting of the year on Jan. 4 to reorganize membership to its four committees. In addition to appointing Brian Sauer and Tony Barletta as council president pro tempore and vice president pro tempore, respectively, council members appointed Cristie Hammond to chair the public safety and community affairs committee, formerly known as the safety committee. The public safety and community affairs committee will meet on Wednesday following council’s second meeting of each month at 6:30 Cristie p.m. at City Hall. Hammond The committee’s principal responsibility is citizen review and input regarding the Pickerington Police Department. The committee also oversees lands and buildings, general safety-related topics, refuse collection and recycling, and the city’s parks. Tricia Sanders was appointed to serve as the committee’s vice chairperson, and will be council’s representative to the Pickerington’s parks and recreation board. Jeff Fix will serve as the committee’s secretary in 2011, and he’ll also serve as a city nuisance abateTricia Sanders ment board member.

2010 were down $800,000. He said uncertainty in the state budget has led him to anticipate another drop in state funding of $5-million, which he said is particularly troubling because the state provides 51 percent of the district’s total funding. Additionally, Griscom said Pickerington’s per-pupil spending remains low, but due to the state’s funding formula for schools and because there is little industry within the district, its per-pupil revenue also is low. He noted Pickerington spent $9,623 per pupil in fiscal year 2009, which was

Fortified by polyvinyl chloride piping and a heavyduty plastic lining, the 20-foot by 100-foot temporary rink has been constructed on the east side of Victory Park, near O’Brien Shelter. It’s open for public use, but is dependent on temperatures staying low enough to freeze the approximately four inches of water that creates the skating surface. According to O’Brien, it’s the latest attempt by the city to expand its parks and rec services for popular winter activities, such as ice skating and hockey.

The rink also will serve as a trial facility. If it’s well received and used by the public, more elaborate or permanent features might be added in future years. “I initiated the idea of exploring the feasibility of a rink once it appeared we would be facing another unusually early freeze this winter,” O’Brien said. “I believe that adding this low-cost facility greatly

Brian Sauer and Tony Barletta were tapped last week to lead Pickerington City Council as the group’s president pro tempore and vice president pro tempore, respectively. During their first meeting of the new year on Jan. 4, council members retreated to an executive session to determine the group’s leadership for 2011. When the private confab broke, members unanimously voted to appoint Sauer, who is entering his third year on council, as president pro tempore, and BarBrian Sauer letta, now in his second year on council, as vice president pro tempore. “I am humbled and honored by the support other council members have given me in their unanimous support,” Sauer said. “I don’t take it lightly and will do my best to make sure all on council have their opinions heard and included as we move through this year, much like Councilwoman (Tricia) Sanders did last year.” Sauer, a 34-yearold data analyst with Tony Barletta Twenty First Century Communications in Columbus, spent 2010 as council’s vice president pro tempore. He was elected to council in November 2007 and took office the following January.

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Sauer, Barletta tapped to lead council in 2011 Continued from page A1 He has been married for six years to his wife, Lisa, and has a 3-year-old son, AJ, and 9-monthold daughter, Anna. Sauer succeeds Sanders, who served as council’s president pro tempore last year. As the appointed leader of council, his duties will include maintaining open lines of communication among council members, as well as serving as a liaison between council and Mayor Mitch O’Brien and filling in for the mayor if he is unavailable or unable to serve. He said he would attempt to “lead in an inclusive and honest fashion, and to make sure that we continue to put the people’s business before our own personal interests. “In short, make sure elections stay out on the street and only the people’s business is addressed inside City Hall in an open and honest debate,” he said. Barletta, 49, is an inventory program manager at Alcatel-Lucent. He is married to his wife, Tammy, and has two sons, Jordan and Ryan. Barletta joined council in January 2010 after being elected to his first term the prior November. As vice president pro tempore,

he will fill in for Sauer and the mayor if both are absent or unable to serve. “I’m honored to serve as vice president pro-tempore,” Barletta said. As for the coming year, both men said they’ve identified priorities and goals for council. For Barletta, these include implementing the city’s strategic plan and maintaining public safety and quality of life for residents in the face of stagnant revenues. “It’s important to me our city provide the quality and quantity of services our citizens expect,” he said. “My priority is keeping our city a safe and attractive place to raise a family. My votes will be taken with this in mind.” Barletta said he hopes to work with the city staff and state officials toward the continued expansion of a local “Safe Routes to Schools” program, which in recent years has seen the creation of bicycle and multi-use paths connecting neighborhoods to school facilities. Barletta also is interested in fostering more discussion and plans on how to combat drug abuse in the community, which area substance abuse professionals and law enforcement officials have said is on the rise.

“I’m concerned about opiate abuse in Pickerington and Fairfield County and would like to see our council continue to raise awareness of this issue, and work with our neighbors, including the county and state government, to get some help with this problem,” he said. Sauer said solidifying Pickerington’s financial standing is council’s foremost priority in 2011, and it will seek to do so through assessment of city services and listening to constituents. “We, just like most municipalities and families, are on a tight budget and we have been doing our very best as a council to make the city more efficient while preserving as many necessary services as possible without adding to our residents’tax burden,” he said. “This year, we plan to spend much time reviewing city operations and finding ways to improve. “Council is currently considering an operational audit of our police department to see if we can improve there, or if we are doing as well as can be expected, but this outside audit will provide us with that objective assessment,” Sauer said. “We also are working on a rolling five-year financial plan to be put into place so that the city and council can

ICE RINK Continued from page A1 enhances the usability of our parks system during the winter. “I anticipate it will provide our residents with a valuable new, free recreational option not offered by many surrounding communities.” When temperatures are low enough to freeze the rink’s surface, city staffers will manually clear the ice on a daily basis and attempt to keep it as smooth and free from debris as possible without dedicated machinery, O’Brien said. Residents will know the rink is available for use when one end of the fencing surrounding the rink is removed to allow access. At least initially, the rink will be open during regular park hours, between dawn and dusk. “We encourage families to come down and use the shelter house and its facilities as a place

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to change into skates and enjoy a winter picnic,” O’Brien said. “The rink is free to use and skaters must provide their own skates.” While city officials hope to see the rink used extensively this winter, they are cautioning users and parents that those who skate do so at their own risks. “As with activities in all our parks, we encourage participants to use common sense and to follow generally accepted safety procedures and codes of conduct,” O’Brien said. “Liability for the ice rink is the same as that of the skateboard park in Sycamore Park. “Signage will be put in place prior to opening to the public which will indicate that skating on this ice rink will be done at the risk of each individual ice skater.” nellis@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

do a better job of assessing our needs in the future and preparing for them. “Furthermore, we plan to engage our citizenry to gauge opinion from them as to what levels of service they desire in safety, roads, utilities, etc. to help us shape this plan going forward.”

As for other goals in 2011, Sauer said he intends to continue Sanders’efforts to maintain a spirit of cooperation and civility on council. “We are public servants and we are all elected temporarily to represent the city’s residents,” he said. “I think we do our best work when

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City awaits word on ash tree removal grant aged or killed by the emerald ash By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers borer, an Asian beetle that embeds itself in ash wood and kills Pickerington officials expect trees by robbing them of vital nuto find out this spring if the city trients. will receive more than $20,000 The actual grant awards are exin state assistance to remove dead pected to be made in March or or infested ash trees on public April, according to Pickerington grounds. service director Ed Drobina. On Jan. 4, Pickerington City If Pickerington receives its reCouncil unanimously approved quested funding, it will allow the the final reading of legislation to city to begin removing and reallow city manager Bill Vance to placing ash trees on public lands seek $22,300 in grants from the that began to fall prey to the borer Ohio Department of Natural Re- as recently as September 2007, sources to pay for half of the pro- when the insect was discovered jected costs to cut down, remove by Ohio Department of Agriculand replace 106 ash trees on city ture officials in trees in a fence land. row near the intersection of state Next month, the state’s Divi- Route 256 and Interstate 70 in sion of Forestry is expected to Pickerington. publish a list of municipalities it Since that time, the borer has believes should receive a piece of spread to and killed ash trees the $600,000 the federal govern- throughout the community. ment has provided to Ohio to re“We are hoping to be able to move and replace ash trees dam- remove and replace 106 ash trees

with the grant if awarded … to help control the spread of the emerald ash borer,” Drobina said. The grant would cover 50 percent of the estimated $44,600 required to remove and replace those trees, he said. However, such a project would only account for a portion of ash trees in the city. Last month, Drobina said there are probably around 1,000 ash trees in Pickerington, just on public grounds. Many more exist on private property, but the grant would not cover those trees. “We do not have an actual count of all ash trees on public ground,” he said. “I know we have over 400 ash trees just along our streets.” The borer is believed to have made its way to the Buckeye State from Michigan, after being identified there in June 2002, as well as in Windsor, Ontario. According to the Ohio De-

partment of Agriculture, there now is a statewide quarantine on ash trees. As such, there are restrictions on planting new ash trees or bringing ash firewood into Ohio. Also according to the ODA, there currently are 53 counties in Ohio with known borer infestations, including Fairfield County. “The grant would provide us with resources to remove and replace trees we’re going to have to remove and replace anyway,” Vance said last month as council was considering legislation to pursue the grant. “If we’re successful in obtaining these grant funds, we would be able to save 50 percent of the costs associated with something we’re going to have to do anyway.” If Pickerington receives the grant, Drobina said, the city will be able to get a jump on ash tree

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Picture of State and High streets is a snapshot of Columbus’ past The past can tell us its story in a lot of ways — with diaries, letters and descriptions by people of the events that make up their lives. We can also learn a lot about a city by looking at pictures from time to time, especially if the picture is clear and crisp and full of detail. And this picture is just that. It was taken about 100 years ago. A photographer placed his camera about a third of the way into the intersection of State and High streets in Columbus and aimed it to the south along High Street. The photographer has been careful to take a picture without too many people, whose rapid movement might only show up as an occasional blur in the image. The photographer wants as much precise detail as possible because this picture, like many others, will later be made into a postcard. But in the making of the postcard image — even with a lot of color added — some of the orig-

inal detail of the photograph is lost. In the original photograph, much of what made d ow n t ow n ED Columbus a special place LENTZ in the early 1900s can be seen once again. Columbus in the early 1900s was known as the Arch City. It is easy to see why. Straddling High Street every half-block or so is a series of metal arches illuminated by electric lights and topped with American flags. Each of the lights is a clear incandescent light bulb, just like the ones many of us still use at home. And each of them needed to be changed when they burned out, which in those days was rather frequently. Nevertheless, the arches were popular and had been for some time. The arches had originally

been erected in 1888 when more than 250,000 people came to Columbus for the 22nd annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Ohio’s rather modest capital city had never seen anything quite like the tent city the veterans built during their more than weeklong stay. The arches were originally designed to be temporary and keep the streets lit during the convention to deter crime. However, they proved to be quite popular. Eventually, the wooden arches, lit by gas, were replaced by the metal arches lit by electricity that we see in this picture. The arches also provided electric power to the streetcars that traveled along the brick streets of Columbus. Columbus had grown a lot since the veterans came to town in 1888. The opening of the Hocking Valley’s coal, lumber and iron resources after the Civil War led to the rise of several major industries in a city that had once been mostly a commercial and governmental center. By 1910, Columbus was a city of more than 180,000 people and, among other things, was the “Buggy Capital of the World.” We are looking at the commercial heart of this growing city. But it is also a place where many people still live. Columbus, like most cities, has a few skyscrapers. But most of the commercial buildings in the city are still four and five stories tall. Built in an era before elevators, they reflect the simple fact that most people

will not walk up more than a few flights of stairs to their homes or places of business. Many of these buildings have metal fire escapes attached to their fronts and sides. While the buildings look substantial, most of their interiors are made of wood and the threat of fire is still quite real in a city where gas lights are as common as electric bulbs. Along the sidewalk to the right can be seen what appear to be a number of large stone blocks along the curb. These are steps to provide more easy access to one’s carriage. While automobiles are becoming a more common sight, many people still rely on horsedrawn carriages as well as the streetcar system to make their way around town. The shops and stores along High Street provide the widest variety of goods and services to the

people who live and work nearby. Most of these merchants have placed large signs on their stores and projecting from them advertising their services. They range from Murnan’s taxi service and “sports parlor” on the left to the more elegant Goodman Jewelers on the right. In the distance on the right, at the corner of Town and High streets, can be seen the distinctive tower of the F. & R. Lazarus department store. There are other distinctive elements of this city of a century ago. Watches were a luxury many people could not afford; the timepieces were worn only on special occasions. To help keep track of the time, large clocks like the one at the right of the picture stood at many major intersections. To meet the need for information, some of the city’s several newspapers were sold by newsboys (and occasion-

ally newsgirls) like the ones we see to the left of the picture. Most of the people we see in the picture seem reasonably welldressed in suits and ties for the men and fashionable dresses for the ladies. By the standards of our time, they are indeed well-dressed and — in mostly wool clothing — probably a bit uncomfortable. But by the standards of their day, this was just the common attire of day-to-day life. This was a world that had changed a lot during the lives of the people we see here. But for the most part, these people were accustomed to change and had learned to live with it. And perhaps that is just as well, since a lot more change was not all that far away. Ed Lentz writes a history column for ThisWeek.

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Pickerington City Council sets 2011 structure Continued from page A1 The city planning, projects and services committee, formerly known as the service committee, will be chaired by Fix; Gavin Blair and Tony Barletta will serve as vice chair and secretary, respectively. Blair also will be council’s representative Jeff Fix to the city’s planning and zoning commission. The planning, projects and services committee will convene on Wednesdays following the second council meeting of each month at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, or immediately following public safety and community affairs committee meetings.

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The Pickerington High School Central girls basketball team has seen a variety of opposing styles, and that won’t change during the home AllOhio Girls Prep Shootout. The Tigers, who are coming off their first back-to-back victories of the season, play Dublin Scioto in Saturday’s featured game before concluding the event Monday against Parma Heights Holy Name. The tournament will feature 30 teams playing

19 games over three days. “It seems like everyone is doing something different,” Central coach Wade Brockwell said. “It seems like once we’re working on one thing we see something different the next game. It’s been a real challenge for our young team, no question.” Scioto is giving up just 40.3 points per game and was 7-3 overall after defeating Dublin Jerome 40-33 last Friday. Holy Name was 7-1 before playing Bedford Chanel last Wednesday. “We’re just outplaying people,” Scioto coach Matt Fisher said. “(The

girls) are being patient and letting things happen.” The event will feature three teams that are expected to be ranked No. 1 or close to it when the first state polls are released this week in Dayton Carroll (Division II), Oak Hill (Division III) and North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy (Division IV). Also attending are defending Division III state champion Middletown Madison and Kettering Alter, which was last year’s Division II state runner-up. Other parSee GIRLS, page B3

At a glance •What: 14th annual All-Ohio Girls Prep Shootout •Where: Pickerington Central •When: Saturday-Monday •Tickets: $7 for single-day admission •Schedule: SATURDAY — 10 a.m., Oak Hill vs. Waterford; 11:45 a.m., Logan Elm vs. Eastmoor Academy; 1:30 p.m., Lima Bath vs. Tipp City Tippecanoe; 3:15 p.m., Huntington (W.Va.) St. Joseph vs. Toledo Notre Dame Academy; 5 p.m., Solon vs. Albany Alexander; 6:45 p.m., North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy vs. Dayton Carroll; 8:30 p.m., Pickerington Central vs. Dublin Scioto; SUNDAY — 11 a.m., Lancaster

vs. Lyndhurst Brush; 12:45 p.m., Gahanna vs. Solon; 2:30 p.m., Mentor vs. Green; 4:15 p.m., Kettering Alter vs. Cincinnati Sycamore; 6 p.m., Dayton Carroll vs. Toledo Notre Dame Academy; 7:45 p.m., Florence (Ky.) Boone County vs. Middletown Madison; MONDAY —10:45 a.m., Albany Alexander vs. North Ridgeville Lake Ridge Academy; 12:30 p.m., Washington Court House Miami Trace vs. Creston Norwayne; 2:15 p.m., North Canton Hoover vs. Huntington (W.Va.) St. Joseph; 4 p.m., Waterford vs. New Madison Tri-Village; 5:45 p.m., Clayton Northmont vs. Cincinnati Ursuline Academy; 7:30 p.m., Pickerington Central vs. Parma Heights Holy Name

Boys Basketball

Bench play supplies lift for Panthers By KURTIS ADAMS

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North’s Justin Zielinski battles for a rebound against Newark’s Devin Ash last Friday. The host Panthers won 43-41 after blowing a 17-point lead in the third quarter. They trailed 40-39 with 2:25 remaining.

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Evan Mills understands his role with Pickerington High School North boys basketball team. “Not everyone gets to start and I’m OK with that,” he said after a 58-31 home victory over Lancaster on Jan. 5. “I just come off the bench and try as hard as I can. I try to bring some scoring while I’m in there. That’s probably the biggest thing, that and playing defense.” Mills, a 6-foot-4 senior, led all scorers against Lancaster with 12 points as the Panthers resumed their OCC-Ohio Division schedule coming out of the holiday break. Alex Green, another senior, contributed four points while Joe Liptrap helped cap the first win of 2011 with a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter. The Panthers got 25 points from their bench players and increased a third-quarter lead to 41-24 despite not having any starters on the floor for a significant stretch. “We rode that lead the rest of the game, too,” coach Pete Liptrap said. “The best thing about our bench is that those kids always put the team first. They know they’re going to get their chances at some point in the game.” Mills, who has been North’s most consistent scorer off the bench, is being given the opportunity to expand his range. He also had 12 points in a 66-53 victory over DeSales on Dec. 11. “He’s always played in the post, but we’ve moved him to the perimeter this year,” coach

Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Pickerington North boys basketball team: *Dec. 22 — Lost to Gahanna 6141 Dec. 27 — Def. Walnut Ridge 6059. Michael Klamo scored 18 points while Jake McCullough supplied 14 and Tyler Kelly added 13. *Jan. 5 — Def. Lancaster 58-31. The Panthers got 25 points from their bench, led by Evan Mills who had 12. *Last Friday — Def. Newark 4341. McCullough and Justin Zielinski scored 10 points apiece for the Panthers, who trailed 40-39 with 2:25 remaining. Newark’s Jalen Dartis scored 17 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Wildcats missed a desperation shot at the buzzer. Last Tuesday — Played New Albany *Friday — At Grove City. The Tigers swept last year’s games 66-50 and 55-52. Sunday — Dover (4 p.m.) in Mercy Medical Center Classic at North Canton Hoover. The 16-team event begins Saturday. The Tornadoes were 7-2 overall after defeating Byesville Meadowbrook 50-42 on Jan. 7 as coach Bob Von Kaenel reached 500 career victories. Of note: The Tigers were 8-1 overall before last Tuesday and are 51 in the OCC-Ohio. *OCC-Ohio game

Liptrap said. “He’s worked real hard on his outside game, and we’re using him as the backup to (starting guard) Trent (Waybright).” Kyle Butt, a 6-6 sophomore, and Kyle Sorensen, a 6-5 senior, are the first post players now coming off the bench for the Panthers, who go nine or 10 players deep most nights. See BOYS, page B2

Swimming & Diving

North teams expect to grow from Canton meet By PAUL BATTERSON

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The Pickerington High School North boys and girls swimming teams will be sending 13 representatives to the Northeast Classic on Saturday in Canton, but coach Ben Canini hopes it won’t be the only time this season that the Panthers compete at the C.T. Branin Natatorium. The facility is the site of the Division I state meet Feb. 24-26. Seniors Matt Greene, Adam Ingram and Matt Riordan, juniors Paul Hintz and Jimmy Ross and freshmen Jacob Griffith and Justin Mathews will represent the boys team in the Northeast Classic. Seniors Katey Fisher, Carlie Focke, Logan Griffith, Morgan Grodesky and Jessica Kaiser and sophomore Sara Sams will be the representatives for the girls team. “It’s a tricky pool,” Canini said. “It seems like there are always big waves there and you’re either swimming out in front of that wave or behind it.” “The Northeast (Classic) is one of the most entertaining invitationals of the season,” said Riordan, who placed 23rd in 1 minute, 30.73 seconds in the 200-yard freestyle relay at state last

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Central’s Atticus Murphy competes in the 500-yard freestyle during a meet against Reynoldsburg last Saturday at the Eldon Ward YMCA in Columbus. The Tigers lost to the Raiders 42-32. The Central girls won their dual 68-22.

year with Hintz, Ingram and graduate Billy Ross. “It’s an opportunity to swim with some of the fastest swimmers in the state.” One of the most difficult parts of the Northeast Classic is convincing swimmers not to put too much stock into their performances at the meet.

The Panthers are in the midst of their training and, as a result, their times often are slower than expected. “Every year we’ve come back from the meet, the swimmers are all down in the dumps,” Canini said. “I just keep telling them, ‘Don’t worry about your times. You’re not supposed to be swim-

ming your best times at this point.’” “The swimmers who have been around this team for a long time have gotten used to it,” Riordan said. “It can be kind of frustrating, but it’s the way the body works.” See SWIMMING, page B2

Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Central swimming and diving teams: Dec. 11 — Boys: Didn’t score at the Ned Reeb Invitational at Ohio State. Upper Arlington (407) won; Girls: Finished 24th (49) behind champion Upper Arlington (471). Maddie Martin was second (56.64) in the 100 butterfly and fifth (54.57) in the 100 freestyle. Dec. 18 — Boys: Finished 19th (2) of 25 teams at Grandview’s Yule at the Pool, behind champion St. Charles (312). The boys had no finishers in the top five. Girls: Finished first (165) of 21 teams. Martin won the 100 free (54.41) and 200 free (2:00.10). Paige Martin was second (1:05.05) in the 100 fly and third (1:14.50) in the 100 breaststroke, Ashley Stewart was third (2:26.86) in the 200 individual medley and fourth (1:06.88) in the 100 backstroke, and Lindsey Inkrott was fourth (5:59.65) in the 500 free. Jan. 6 — Boys: Lost to Grove City 84-32; Girls: Defeated Grove City 84-32 Last Saturday — Boys: Lost to Reynoldsburg 42-32; Girls: Def. Reynoldsburg 68-22 Last Tuesday — Competed against Lancaster Saturday — Teays Valley Viking Invitational at Pickaway YMCA Wednesday — Dublin Jerome at Lancaster YMCA Jan. 22 — Pickerington Central Invitational at Lancaster YMCA Jan. 26 — Granville and Liberty Union at Lancaster YMCA Jan. 29 — OCC-Ohio meet at Thomas Worthington

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Brookhaven first of many to hire new coach By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The first domino to fall in the central Ohio high school football coaching scene this offseason occurred over the holiday break when Brookhaven High School hired former Bearcats and Marion-Franklin assistant Trevor White to take over its program. Then on Jan. 6, Reynoldsburg athletics coordinator Jack Purtell announced that his school would be recommending current Hartley assistant Buddy White as its new coach at its next school board meeting. Several other area coaching vacancies should be filled over the next month. Late last month, several sources told ThisWeekSPORTS.com that the Johnstown-Monroe Local School District wasn’t planning to renew the contract of nine-year coach Mike Carter at a future board meeting. No action had been taken as of last Monday. Openings at Columbus East, Hilliard Bradley and Westland also have started to come into focus. At Reynoldsburg, where its job had been vacant since shortly after the season, the school had about 30 appli-

cants, including some former and present head coaches. Buddy White is expected to succeed Steve Evans, who went 7-23 in three seasons with the Raiders after taking over a team that went 3-7 in 2007. Evans successfully turned around programs at Hamilton Township and Teays Valley but couldn’t repeat the task at Reynoldsburg, where athletes have had to pay as much as $500 in pay-to-participate fees per sport. As a result of the high pay-to-participate fees, the Raiders have had several football players transfer to schools such as Pickerington Central and Pickerington North in recent years. Reynoldsburg won three of its first five games last season, including including a 17-14 win over Newark in OCC-Ohio Division play on Sept. 24, but lost its final five to finish with a 3-7 record. The Raiders’ last winning season came in 2005 when they went 6-4. Their only playoff berth came in 2001 under former coach Tony Pusateri. Buddy White coached varsity wide receivers, was the head freshman coach and assisted with the junior varsity last season when Hartley won the Division IV state championship. He previous-

ly assisted at West Virginia State College (1980-82), Salem College (198286), Watkins Memorial (1990-95, 19972001), Marion-Franklin (2001-04) and Reynoldsburg (2005-09). “We have to find a person we think is going to fit with all of the cuts that are looming,” Purtell said a day before announcing the selection of Buddy White. “As tough as our league is, we just want to bring in a leader who will have a good relationship with the kids and parents and be a good role model. When you have that, a lot of times success will follow. Being in the league we are in, we don’t want a rookie.” According to Bradley athletics director Chip Ebert, his program received about 60 résumés since the position was vacated in mid-November. After guiding St. Charles to a 2020 mark in four seasons, Ted Wierzbicki coached Bradley to 2-8 and 3-7 records, respectively, during its first two seasons. The Jaguars beat Franklin Heights 42-18 on Sept. 24 for their only OCC-Capital win in their first two seasons. “We’re hoping to do interviews in January, and hopefully we’ll give a recommendation to the (school) board

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in February,” Ebert said. “It might seem a little weird coming from an athletic director, but whoever we hire has got to be a good teacher, and of course we want the best coach out there. We want someone who’s going to motivate our kids and attract more players out for the team. I don’t really care what kind of offense or defense they like to run, but we just want them to be someone that people will follow.” Westland athletics director Greg Burke received about 10 résumés for his school’s vacancy. Brian Smith resigned Nov. 1, three days after the Cougars’ season-ending 33-12 loss to Central Crossing. In three seasons under Smith, Westland went just 2-28 overall and 0-19 in OCC play. The Cougars’ only wins during that time came in 2008 over Cleveland John Marshall (30-20) and last season over Toledo Scott (28-0). After not fielding a team in 2009 because of the South-Western City Schools levy failure, Westland went 1-9 overall and 0-7 in the OCC-Central last season. Smith, a 32-year-old former DeSales assistant, took over a Cougars program that had gone 7-4 and made its only postseason appear-

The Northeast Classic is the first of three large meets in which North will compete in a threeweek span. The Panthers will participate in the Pickerington Central Invitational on Jan. 22 at the Lancaster YMCA and then compete in the OCC-Ohio Division meet on Jan. 29 at Thomas Worthington. “Those three meets are like an endurance feast,” Canini said. “Everything we’re doing now is gearing us up for the OCC meet. It’s important for us to be ready, physically and mentally, to get up and go as fast as we can.” •Central coach Nicole Miller can’t wait to see how her teams fare in the Pickerington Central Invitational. In addition to Central and North, expected to compete are Amanda-Clearcreek, Bloom-Carroll, Canal Winchester, Central Crossing, Fairfield Christian, Fish-

Visit ThisWeekSPORTS.com for complete coverage of central Ohio high school basketball. Throughout the week, Hoop It Up offers previews of top games, recaps of great performances, polls, slideshows, videos and player features on the more than 150 boys and girls basketball teams in ThisWeekSPORTS.com’s coverage area.

Top games BOYS GAME OF THE WEEK Upper Arlington at Dublin Coffman 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. GIRLS GAME OF THE WEEK Westerville North at Olentangy 7:30 p.m. on Friday,, Feb. 5.

Top performances BOYS Olentangy Liberty’s Jake Bischoff scored 27 points and had five assists to lead the PaBy Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek triots over Westerville Central 65-48 on Jan. 7. GIRLS Africentric’s Raven Ferguson Westerville Central junior Mary Wells (left) and senior Melissa scored 24 points to lead her Klodnick placed first and second last year in the state bowling team to a 71-59 win over North tournament. Visit ThisWeekSPORTS.com to read the story. Ridgeville Lake Ridge AcadeWrestling: Rapid weight loss my on Jan. 8. Video vault among high school wrestlers is a concern. Check out our YouTube chanTop stories nel, chock full of videos produced Quoteable by ThisWeekSPORTS.com. Football: Staff writer JarIt’s easy to find, too. Go to rod Ulrey examines the coach“A small, chubby kid who ing vacancies across central wasn't even fast enough to Yo u Tu b e . c o m / T h i s We e k NewsSports today. Ohio. swim on the A relays.” Boys Basketball: The OCC—Olentangy Liberty senior Friend us Central Division battle between swimmer Dmitry Dolgov, deUpper Arlington and Dublin scribing himself as a freshman. Log onto Facebook.com and Coffman is previewed. He now stands 6-foot-4. search "ThisWeekSports" to Swimming: Olentangy Libbecome a fan. erty swimmer Dmitry Dolgov Note of the week and his late-blooming career Follow us is profiled. The Upper Arlington boys Wrestling: The Gahanna basketball team won 28 conShort, sweet and limited to team features twin brothers secutive regular-season games 140 characters, follow us on Twitter @TWSportsFan today. Drew and Kasee McDougle. before last Tuesday.

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BOYS Continued from page B1 Sorensen played a key role starting in place of the injured Justin Zielinski during one stretch last season, and Butt brings plenty of energy to the lineup. Senior guard Devin Lomax, an athletic ball handler who thrives on dribble penetration, also figures highly in the rotation of perimeter players, as does junior Seth Gamby. “We’re fortunate,” coach Liptrap said. “We have a pretty mature bench so we don’t lose much when we go to it.” The development of Mills illustrates the unselfishness of the group. He was cut from the seventh- and eighth-grade teams before landing a spot on the freshman team three years ago.

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Pickerington Central boys basketball team: *Dec. 21 — Defeated Groveport 8459. Caris Levert scored 20 points and Kris Strange added 16 for the Tigers, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Dec. 30 — Lost to Canal Winchester 58-45 *Jan. 3 — Lost to Newark 72-67 *Last Friday — Def. Grove City 7069. Levert scored 17 points. Rodger Lewis made all six of his free throws

He started for the junior varsity the next year, and he was the second substitute in last year’s varsity post-player rotation. “I kept playing AAU ball in the summer. I just kept my head up and never quit trying to improve my game,” Mills said of

down the stretch to finish with 14 points. *Friday — At Reynoldsburg. The Tigers, who will be trying for consecutive victories for the first time this season, outscored the Raiders 38-20 in the second half of last year’s 6545 victory to avenge a 67-52 firstround loss. Of note: The Tigers are 3-5 overall and 3-3 in the OCC-Ohio. Levert is averaging a team-best 16.5 points. *OCC-Ohio game

his junior-high experiences. “Starting or coming off the bench now, that doesn’t really matter to me. I just like to play ball and help my team.” kadams@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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ance in 2006 under former coach Jeff Jones. Quarterback Kasey Wendal, a 2007 graduate, was named the ThisWeek Super 25 captain that season. “I’ve interviewed a couple of internal candidates and now we’re looking at outside résumés,” Burke said. “I’d like to have it wrapped up by mid-January. I think having a knowledge of Westland is obviously a very big benefit. We think we’ll be able to have a very suitable candidate for the job.” Columbus East is starting interviews of its nine applicants and could have a new coach by the end of January, according to athletics director Corinne Moore. Mike White resigned at season’s end after coaching the Tigers to a 35-95 record in 13 seasons. East’s only winning season during White’s tenure came in 1999 when it went 8-3 and made the Division II playoffs. The Tigers posted 5-5 finishes in both 2006 and ’08 but went 4-6 in 2009 and just 1-9 last season. East’s only win last fall came in White’s final game when the Tigers beat Linden-McKinley 18-14 on Oct. 29.

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Lessons available in shot put, discus Former U.S. Olympic coach Criss Somerlot will provide shot put and discus lessons at a “throws center” opening at 189F W. Olentangy St. in Powell. The lessons are for athletes in high school and junior high. Somerlot, who lives in Powell, was a U.S. Olympic coach in 2004 and 2008. He also was a coach and teacher at Centerville High School near Dayton. For more information, contact Somerlot at (614) 560-1251 or csomerlot@aol.com.

Capital to hold softball clinics Capital University softball coach Nan Payne and pitching coach Alan That will hold clinics in January and February for girls grades 5-12. The schedule includes a hitting clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 5; a pitching clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 22; a catching clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 22; and a defensive clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12. Each clinic is limited to 50 participants. Registration information is available at capitalcrusaders.net. For additional information, contact Payne at (614) 236-6487 or npayne@capital.edu.

Volleyball camps, clinics scheduled The Ultimate Sports Center in Grandview is holding several volleyball events, including camps and clinics, leagues and private lessons for boys and girls of varying ages. For more information, visit www.ultimatesc.com or e-mail info@ultimatesc.com.

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the North swimming and diving teams: Dec. 3 — Boys: Defeated Olentangy Liberty 90-80; Girls: Lost to Liberty 89-81 Dec. 10 — Boys: Def. Gahanna 10070; Girls: Def. Gahanna 122-48 Dec. 11 — Boys: Finished 16th (69) at the Ned Reeb Invitational at Ohio State. Jacob Griffith was fourth (54.14) in the 100 butterfly; Girls: Finished 23rd (52). Dec. 15 — Boys: Def. Hilliard David-

er Catholic, Grove City, Hilliard Bradley, Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Lancaster, Olentangy Orange, and Reynoldsburg. “It’s a big deal for them. We want to prove ourselves,” Miller said. “This is our third year of hosting this event and we’ve never won it. We want first place this year.” Miller said she was pleased with the amount of time her teams

son 118-50; Girls: Def. Davidson 102-68 Last Saturday — Boys: Def. Westerville North 114-56; Girls: Def. Westerville North 114.5-53.5 Today — Grove City at Lancaster Saturday — Northeast Classic at Branin Natatorium in Canton Jan. 22 — Pickerington Central Invitational at Lancaster YMCA Jan. 29 — OCC-Ohio meet at Thomas Worthington Feb. 4 — Lancaster at Lancaster YMCA

put in over the holiday break. “Right now, we’re working them pretty hard and they’re getting a lot of yardage,” Miller said. “But as much as they’ve been pounded with the yardage, a lot of them are having big time drops. Once we start tapering, hopefully those drops will continue.” pbatterson@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

Schools announce coaching vacancies The following schools are seeking coaches: Dublin Jerome — Boys golf, girls soccer. Send résumé to Nick Magistrale, athletics director, Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland Croy Road, Dublin, 43016 or e-mail magistrale_nick@dublinschools.net. Hilliard Darby — Boys vol-

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Sugar Bowl trumped many high school sports events Monday is Martin Luther King Day, but for many central Ohio high school teams, it is just another day at the office. For example, the Pickerington Central girls basketball team will play host to the 14th annual Prep Shootout with 12 varsity and junior varsity teams participating, and several area hockey teams will be competing in tournaments around the state. During the winter, there are only a few dates on which area high schools try to avoid scheduling any athletic events: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and whatever day the Ohio State football team plays its bowl game. When it was announced Ohio State would play Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 4, area high schools scrambled to move athletic events to Jan. 3 or Jan.

5 or to earlier in the day on Jan. 4 to avoid conflict with the 8:30 p.m. kickoff. “It’s a little bit weird I suppose, but this is a Buckeye town,” said Worthington Kilbourne PAUL girls basketball coach BATTERSON Steve Palmer, whose team moved its game with Central Crossing from Jan. 4 to Jan. 3. “Ohio State football is numero uno.” Kilbourne was one of 60 girls and boys basketball teams in the area that moved games from Jan. 4 to Jan. 3. In addition, 26 boys and 32 girls basketball games, including all City League contests, were moved up to 6:30 p.m. or earlier on Jan.

4 so that fans could get home to watch the Buckeyes. For most area high schools, the move was the result of a purely economical equation: Ohio State + bowl game = empty seats. “Tuesday games usually have a low gate, but if we would have played (at the same time as the Sugar Bowl), it wouldn’t have been good,” said Olentangy Liberty athletics director Tom Gerhardt, who moved the Patriots’ boys and girls basketball games with Dublin Scioto from Jan. 4 to Jan. 3. Westerville North athletics director Jeff Will opted to keep the boys basketball team’s showdown with rival Westerville South on Jan. 4 but moved the start time to 5:45 p.m. Even though the game went to overtime, with South win-

ning 77-73, Will was at home in time to watch the kickoff for the Sugar Bowl. “Things went very, very smoothly for us,” Will said. “The day after we made the time change, we had officials in place and I didn’t notice much of a difference in the attendance. The fans I talked to seemed to appreciate that we were able to accommodate them.” This season was not the first time Ohio State football altered the schedules of area high school sports teams. The 2002 national championship, in which the Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes 31-24 in double overtime, nearly shut down all central Ohio sports and, in 2006, the Division III football playoff game between New Albany and DeSales and the Division II football playoff game between Big Walnut and Kettering Alter were

moved to noon to avoid a conflict with the game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan. However, only the Ohio State football team yields that type of power. When Ohio State’s men’s basketball team made the Final Four in 1999 and 2007, central Ohio high school sports went on as scheduled. One would have to be blind not to recognize Ohio State football’s importance to Columbus. According to ESPN, though the Sugar Bowl received an 8.4 share rating nationally, in Columbus the rating was 46.4, the highest for any market for any bowl game in the country through the date this season. pbatterson@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Central’s Aajah Hawkins (left) and Hillary Jacks supply pressure on Reynoldsburg’s Cherese Nimmons on Dec. 3. The Tigers lost 69-39. The rematch is today at Central.

ticipants include Florence (Ky.) Boone County, which will play Madison in Sunday’s featured game, and Albany Alexander, which beat the Tigers 44-42 in Athens on Dec. 11. Central Ohio also is represented by Gahanna, Lancaster, Eastmoor Academy and Miami Trace. “This is the place to be over the weekend if you’re a basketball junkie,” Brockwell said. Following last Friday’s 6330 victory over Grove City, the Tigers also went on the road to defeat Toledo St. Ursula Academy 50-46 last Saturday. “St. Ursula was a rough one; there were 62 fouls called in that game,” Brockwell said. “It was a very long night, but our girls did what they had to do to get a win so I can’t complain too much.” The Tigers play three games in five days beginning with Reynoldsburg at home today. The OCC-Ohio Division-leading Raiders raced to a 17-3 firstquarter lead en route to a 6939 victory in the first-round game on Dec. 3. “We’ve changed quite a bit since then,” Brockwell said. “We’ve brought up some more freshmen (guards Amari Hawkins and Allie Luther) so we’re even younger, playing

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Pickerington Central and North girls basketball teams: CENTRAL *Jan. 3 — Lost to Newark 55-38. Jasmine Henshaw scored 18 points to lead the Tigers, who were outscored 18-3 at the free-throw line. *Last Friday — Defeated Grove City 63-30. Henshaw had 14 points. Katie Stevens and Marley Hill added 13 apiece. Last Saturday — Def. Toledo St. Ursula Academy 50-46. *Today — Home vs. Reynoldsburg. The Raiders, who hold the OCC-Ohio lead at 7-0, won the first game 69-39 on Dec. 3. Saturday — Dublin Scioto in All-Ohio Prep Girls Shootout at home Monday — Parma Heights Holy Name

four freshmen and three sophomores now.” •North will be returning to the McDonald’s Prepland Classic in Chicago for the first time in four years. The Panthers play Geneva (Ill.) on Saturday before facing Chicago Marist on Monday. Their lineup is in flux. Senior post player Paige Stought will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL injury, and it might be another two weeks before junior guard Taylor Jones returns from a hand injury. “Our margin for error isn’t what it was a few weeks ago,” coach Dave Butcher said.

in All-Ohio Prep Girls Shootout at home Of note: The Tigers are 5-6 overall and 3-4 in the OCC-Ohio. NORTH *Jan. 5 — Def. Lancaster 74-34. Kavunaa Edwards scored 29 points. *Last Saturday — Def. Newark 4133. Shelby Olszewski scored a season-high 19 points and hit a seasonbest four 3-pointers. *Today — Home vs. Grove City. The Panthers won the first-round game 7824 on Dec. 2 as Edwards scored 18 points and Jenna Andreas came off the bench to add 16. Saturday — Geneva (Ill.) at McDonald’s Prepland Classic in Chicago Monday — Chicago Marist at McDonald’s Prepland Classic Of note: The Panthers are 8-3 overall and 6-1 in the OCC-Ohio.

Butcher is spending this week figuring out what he can about his team’s opponents in Chicago. “We’re trying to exchange tape with Geneva, and we’re hoping we get to see Marist play on Saturday,” he said. “They ask us to play in that tournament every year. With the team we had coming back we thought this would be a good time, but then we got hit by some key injuries. That’s changed the dynamic of our team so much. Hopefully, we’ll find some answers.” kadams@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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FAB 5 By Jim Fischer

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film composer/pianist will perform a concert paying tribute to Dave Grusin, the Academy Award-winning film composer who, this weekend, pays tribute to film composer Henry Mancini in concerts with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Or at least if there’s any justice, one will. Point being, Grusin’s career is heavily influenced by the great Mancini, so it would be appropriate to carry on the tradition. The CJO program is “A Night at the Movies,” and features Mancini tunes like The Pink Panther Theme and Baby Elephant Walk alongside other classic film repertoire, including Somewhere Over the Rainbow and As Time Goes By.

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A jazz pianist (and record label exec — he’s the “G” in contemporary jazz giant GRP Records) as well as composer, Grusin’s film scores include Heaven Can Wait, On Golden Pond and Tootsie. Tickets for the Jan. 14-15 concerts at the Southern Theatre are $41-$49. Call (614) 294-5200.

STOMP is still cool. And hot, evidenced by the continuing presence of a North American Company, a permanent London Company and a European tour, all in addition to its 14-year continuous run in New York City. The brooms, plungers, trash cans and lighters are all back, but the troupe is always on the lookout for new “instruments” — this latest tour includes tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. STOMP runs at the Palace Theatre Jan. 14-16. Tickets are $22.50$57.50. Call (614) 469-0939. there a power-hipster cat3 Is egory on modern pop

music? If so, that’s where Oberhofer lives. When we first heard their stuff, we figured it wouldn’t be long until we heard that in a television ad — turns out o0Oo0Oo (yes, that’s a song title) is in a Sobe Water commercial already. The Beat — always the last to Who’da thought banging on 2 stuff you found lying around know. Oberhofer, with opener Cloud could be an international sensaNothings, plays The Basement tion?

Friday, Jan. 14. Tickets are $8$10. Call 1-800-745-3000. neverending is 4 Seemingly the supply of high-caliber singer-songwriters from Canada. Scotland-born David Francey has made his home in the Toronto area since his family moved there when he was a youngster. His upbringing in a working-class neighborhood imbues his songwriting with a poetic sense of the day-to-day. His latest work is a collaboration with Mike Ford of Moxy Früvous, inspired by their two-week journey aboard a 750foot bulk carrier on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Amelia Curran is a Maritimes native and resident for whom songwriting is but one of her pursuits — she is also a playwright and actress. Her songwriting hardly suffers from her varied interests — check her latest, Hunter, Hunter, for evidence of this. The two will perform Friday, Jan. 14, at the Columbus Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20-$23. Call (614) 470-FOLK. STOMP

The audience is the guest list for Tony N’Tina’s Wedding.

from a cheap bottle of Wine i.e: 2 Buck Chuck, to re-gifts, gag gifts,

5 The longest-running off-Broadway comedy is an interactive to marital aid gifts etc. You can personally hand them to the bride affair, for which, as the happy couple exchanges vows, the audience plays the part of family and friends joining them for the reception feast and the hilarious family drama that ensues, courtesy of the Nunzio and Vitale “families.” This all-inclusive, interactive matrimonial experience includes the ceremony, reception, a sit-down, Italian baked ziti dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake, music, dancing and much more. In addition to cast members straight from the NYC production, 19 local actors will be in on the fun. Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding plays the Cardinal Health Ballroom at the Lincoln Theatre Jan. 20-30 for 10 shows. Tickets are $65/$75. Call (614) 469-0939. For folks who might consider taking in the show but don’t know quite what to expect, director Tony Lauria (not that Tony) was kind enough to answer some questions for The Beat. The Beat: What should I wear? Tony Lauria: Dress comfortably, casual. If you have a wild side, Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding plays the Cardinal Health Ball- wear something fun but not something that pulls focus. room at the Lincoln Theatre Jan. 20-30 for 10 shows. TB: Should I bring a gift? Tickets are $65/$75. Call (614) 469-0939. TL: Many people bring gag gifts. Folks have brought anything

and groom! TB: What’s happening when we “enter the scene”? When it’s time to begin, will it be more like a show or a wedding? TL: Characters will arrive on the scene about 20 minutes before “curtain.” The party starts as soon as you arrive and grab a beer. You will feel like you are attending the most outrageous wedding you have ever been to in your life! TB:Will there be dancing? TL:Yes, plenty, so wear comfy shoes. TB: How “interactive” should I plan to be? TL: You should be as interactive as you are comfortable with without being inappropriate. TB: Is there an example (maybe something that has actually happened somewhere) of something that’s too interactive? TL: Yes, we have had overzealous guests get a bit too personal with some of the actors. Common sense is encouraged. You are not allowed to touch the Nun or the Stripper! Unless of course you are invited to! For more on Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding, read the BeatBlog at www.ThisWeekNews.com.

Scampering waiters and above-average food at new Poblano’s MENU Except for the hardest-working and quickest-moving wait staff in town — servers literally, stunningly and unfailingly jog across its wide-open and winding-around spaces — Poblano’s is nothing you haven’t seen before. That said, this bright and tidy newish Mexican restaurant’s food was consistently a cut above the norm. Occupying a rambling, double-decker edifice spread out over several rooms, Poblano’s is a big and splashy establishment. Kind of fun in a kitschy and touristy way, its brash color scheme alternates from one tropically tinted wall to the next. So as your head whirls as you try to follow that kinetic wait staff moving to the beat of relentlessly uptempo cumbia music, your eyes will rush past tones like tan-

by G.A. Benton gerine orange, avocado green, mango yellow and chili pepper red. After the arrival of fresh and above-average chips and salsa, you’re probably going to want some of the slightly orange-flavored house margaritas. I recommend the worth-it upcharge for a lasts-forever (and potent!) half pitcher of “Poblano’s” Margaritas ($17) made with Hornitos tequila and Cointreau. Appetizer-wise, though the homey, oregano-flecked and salty chicken and tortilla soups were both pleasant enough (each $2.50), my favorite starter was the extra-large and super-valued

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The El Amigo entrée and Tres Leches cake at Poblano’s.

Whitefish Ceviche ($6.50). I liked how its abundant, creamy and unblemished avocado chunks calmed down the assertive yet enticing fresh lime juice mixture

(with diced tomato and onion) in which the plentiful chopped raw fish was “cooked.” From the “House Specialties” entrees, El Amigo ($15) will definitely live up to its name and be your friend — if, like me, you’re a big eater. A virtual Mexican smorgasbord on a single plate, it was spilling over with nicely seared shrimp plus rice and beans (they grace most every meal and yes, they’re better than most), crisply grilled slices of thin beef (carne aside) and a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Both terrestrial proteins tasted great beneath their layers of rich melted Mexican cheese and zesty, greasy chorizo (but what wouldn’t?) Real Mexican chiles rellenos have an eggier batter than you generally get in America. Since I got something approximating that at Poblano’s, I’d rate theirs

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($10.50) on the higher side. I mixed and matched a chicken (stewy) with a beef (hamburger vastly improved by being cooked with onion, carrot and potato) to fine effect. Though I doubt it was completely made from scratch, the mole sauce on my Enchiladas Poblanos ($9.50) was thicker, less sweet, richer and more complex (tasting of roasted chilies with a hint of cinnamon) than average.

It was slathered over a trio of tortillas wrapped around chicken stewed with rajas (roasted poblano pepper strips). Nice. Also quite nice was a massive platter of Chile Verde ($11). That one featured huge chunks of tender, stewy pork shoulder enlivened by a piquant tomatillo salsa. I’m a sucker for Pastel de Tres Leches, and Poblano’s version ($4.50) did not disappoint. Soaked in sweetened condensed milk, slightly perfumey and elaborately decorated with caramel icing piped into rococo decorations, it was a piece of cake that tasted as good as it looked. To read G.A. Benton’s blog visit ColumbusDiningGuide.com

Powell pizzeria serves up classic New York-style pies After Brooklyn Pizza opened on New Year’s Day, the New Yorkers started filing in. One guy was from Brooklyn, another from Staten Island. Long Island was represented, as was Albany. Owner Anthony La Cerva didn’t know there were so many Empire State transplants living in central Ohio. “There’s a lot of pressure on me,” he said. But it seems he has a hot, cheesedripping commodity – a New York-style pizza, complete with a crispy, foldable crust, 100-percent mozzarella and a house-mixed sauce. “The only thing that’s missing is the water,” he said. La Cerva’s goal was to create a true pizzeria, similar to the ones his father owned in the New York metropolitan area. “When I was a kid, I was stuck at a table folding pizza boxes,” he said. Thin-crust pizzas, cut into triangles no less, appeared to be an anomaly in central Ohio. Rarer still were by-theslice options. “Maybe the pizza places (in town) don’t think they make enough money on it,” he said. “I’m stumped. In New York, they’re all over the place.” Brooklyn Pizza, a carryout at 30 Grace Drive, has taken over the former Joshua’s Pizza in a strip center just north

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Brooklyn Pizza owner Anthony La Cerva makes a pizza in the kitchen of the new restaurant in Powell. Brooklyn Pizza offers individual slices and whole New York-style pies.

of the restaurant-laden intersection at Liberty and Olentangy streets. La Cerva said he’s somewhat concerned about the lack of foot traffic in his strip center but is confident his product is singular enough to draw people from all over the region. “I want to be the exclusive,” he said. “Everybody’s going to have to come over here.” Pies come in 14 and 16 inches, plus a 16-by-16 Sicilian alternative. Toppings include the traditional to more designer choices, such as roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes. A 16-inch

oats is being served at Starling’s new breakfast-and-lunch spot, Jodi’s Home Cooking, which recently took over the 29-seat Grace Diner space at 240 N. Liberty St. She admits that most customers haven’t even heard of it. “But once they taste it, they love it,” said Starling, who ran the Sunbury Grill for three years. It has myriad uses – for example, complementing omelets – or is enjoyable as a side, she said. Starling’s customers can get a GLT – a goetta, lettuce and tomato sandwich. She also has a parade of homemade dishes, including buttermilk biscuits and gravy, soups, chili, pancakes and such. Her potatoes are fresh-cut and her burgers are hand-patted. Prices range from $3 for a la carte items to $7.99 for meals. “I love to cook. I like to cook anything,” she said. “I’m not much of a baker. I love to cook comfort food that fills people up.” Jodi’s Home Cooking is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. For more information, call 614-785-0474.

pepperoni, for example, is $15.50. A slice of pep is $2. Other products, such as calzones, strombolis and Italian dinners, will be phased in over time. Delivery is not yet an option. The place is open for lunch and dinBlue Agave, a new restaurant from ner hours daily. For more information, the founders of El Vaquero, has opened call 614-436-8900. in the Polaris area. The Mexican restaurant has taken In other news from Powell: Count Jodi Starling as a proud pur- over the former Barnum & Tibbetts site, 496 Polaris Parkway. veyor of goetta. The menu is essentially the same as Known as Cincinnati caviar, the German sausage fortified with steel-cut the other El Vaqueros but there are a

few additions, general manager Eduardo Pedroza said. One is the tableside preparation of guacamole, using fresh ingredients, he said. An order for $5.99 serves more than two people. Other variations include more seafood dishes, vegetarian options and the choice of spinach and wheat tortillas. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. For more information, call 614-891-6011.

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School news PHSN seniors, alumni receive Congressional nominations Two Pickerington High School North seniors and two PHSN graduates recently received Congressional nominations to attend military service academies from U.S. Rep. Steve Austria (RBeavercreek.) Seniors Shane O’Connell and Adam Ingram received nominations to attend the Air Force and

Naval academies. Alec Marsico, a 2010 graduate, received a nomination to attend the Naval Academy and Michael Smith, a 2009 graduate, received a nomination to attend West Point. In order to receive a nomination, applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements established by law. They must also secure a nomination from an authorized person, including a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives.

Metro park district The following is a list of Met• Howl at the Moon, 5 p.m. made from wood and metal and ropolitan Park District of Colum- Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Nature no batteries required. • Snowflake Jamboree, 10 bus and Franklin County programs Center. Take a 3.5-mile hike with a.m. Monday at the Heritage Nafor this week. your dog. ture Center, 5512 Wirt Road, Groveport. Enjoy some snow-day Battelle-Darby Creek Inniswood Metro Gardens stories, games and crafts — with Metro Park 940 Hempstead Road, Pickerington residents (front) Michael Morris, Kaylyn Murphy, (back) Cole Rumora, Joey Curor without snow on the ground. 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Westerville mode, Connor West and Derek Arduini, pictured with conductor Peter Stafford Wilson, are Galloway • Meet the Artist, 2-4 p.m. Sunamong those who will participate in the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra winter concert • Last Kid in the Woods: day at the Innis House. Meet artist Interpreters and assistive listenat 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, in the Capitol Theatre in downtown Columbus’ Vern Riffe Center. Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m. Satur- of the month Jane Kennedy and ing devices for persons with hearThe 96-member Youth Orchestra is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and emphasizes the day at the Indian Ridge bulletin view her oil and acrylic paintings. ing impairments are available for performance of standard orchestral repertoire. This concert will feature works by Rachmaniany program. Call 891-0700 board. Search for winter treasures noff, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior on a two-mile hike. Sharon Woods Metro Park (TDD 895-6240) to schedule these citizens. For more information, call (614) 228-9600 or visit www.columbussymphony.com. services. • Bison, 1 p.m. Sunday at the 6911 Cleveland Ave., naturalist’s office. Take a threeWesterville mile hike and meet the park’s • 38th Annual Winter Hike newest inhabitants. Series, 10 a.m. Saturday at the • Full Wolf Moon, 6 p.m. Apple Ridge Picnic Shelter. Take Wednesday at the naturalist’s of- a 1.5- or 3.5-mile guided or selffice. Take a briskly paced four- guided hike through fields and mile walk through woods and forests, followed by drinks and hot soup. prairies. • Homeschoolers: Owls of Blacklick Woods Metro Park Ohio, 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Hollow Lodge, 1069 6975 E. Livingston Ave., W. Main St., Westerville, for ages Reynoldsburg • Owls, 2 p.m. Saturday at the 6 and older. Discover the secret Ash Grove Picnic Area. Search life of owls through a game and other activities. for owls on a 1.5-mile walk. • Preschoolers, Parents & Blendon Woods Metro Park Grandparents: Crafty Fun, 13 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Hol4265 State Route 161 E., low Lodge, 1069 W. Main St., Westerville • Homeschoolers: Way Cool Westerville. Stop by any time and Woodpeckers, 1 p.m. Saturday make a craft or two. All materiat the Nature Center. Take a short als provided. • Adult Full Moon Hike, 5:30hike to search for Ohio’s four common woodpeckers and make a 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Apple pine cone feeder to attract wood- Ridge Picnic Shelter. Take a fastpaced, 3.5-mile hike along gravpeckers to your yard. Courtney Young, MD Tarun Mehra, MD • Almost Full Moon Hike, 2 el, paved and natural surface trails. Jeffrey Bevan, CNP p.m. Sunday at the Nature Cen- Adults only. Family Practice Internal Medicine Certified Nurse Practitioner ter. Take a 1.2-mile hike. Slate Run Metro Park • Branches, Bark and Buds, 1375 state Route 674 N., 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nature CenCanal Winchester ter. Learn how to identify winter • Paleontology at the Park, 2 trees on a two-mile hike. • Preschoolers: Ducks on the p.m. Saturday at the maintenance Ice, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tuesday at shop, for ages 6 and older. Dig the Nature Center. Play a simple through sand and dirt pits to find game to learn how ducks keep fossil replicas, then use brushes warm standing barefoot on the and tools to learn the proper way to clean real fossils. ice.

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noncompliance suspensions, a 12- for two headlights required and point suspension, no seat belt, fail- an ALS/OVI suspension followDec. 23 ure to display license plates and ing a stop on Tussing Road. â€˘ A Sunbury woman was cited possession of drug paraphernalia for failure to maintain assured clear after a stop on state Route 256. Dec. 29 distance following a crash on state â€˘ A Pickerington man was Route 256. Dec. 27 charged with theft after allegedly â€˘ A Canal Winchester woman â€˘ A Pickerington woman was attempting to steal an undisclosed was cited for failure to maintain cited for noncompliance suspen- item from a Hill Road pharmacy. assured clear distance following sion with an FRA suspension folâ€˘ A Columbus man was charged a crash on state Route 256. lowing a stop on Hill Road. with FRA suspension, noncomâ€˘ A Columbus man was arrestpliance suspension, no seat belt ed on a warrant from Columbus Dec. 28 and failure to display a rear license following a traffic stop on state â€˘ A Columbus man was cited plate following a stop on state Route 256. for failure to yield following a Route 256. crash on Hill Road. â€˘ A Lancaster woman was cited Dec. 24 â€˘ A Reynoldsburg man was for expired plates, security susâ€˘ A Pickerington man was charged with theft after allegedly pension and noncompliance suscharged with theft after allegedly attempting to steal an undisclosed pension following a stop on Hill attempting to steal an undisclosed item from a Postage Road de- Road. item from a Postage Road department store. â€˘ A Wilmington, N.C., woman partment store. â€˘ A Whitehall woman was cited was cited for license expired over for failure to maintain assured clear six months and expired license Dec. 25 distance following a crash on state plates following a stop on Hill â€˘ A Columbus man was cited Route 256. Road. for a marked lanes violation and â€˘ A Pickerington man was Dec. 30 driving under suspension follow- charged with hit-skip and driving ing a stop on Refugee Road. on a temporary permit following â€˘ A Reynoldsburg man was cited â€˘ A Reynoldsburg man was cited a crash on Hill Road. for driving under suspension, exfor five FRA suspensions, four â€˘ A Reynoldsburg man was cited pired operatorâ€™s license and reck-

less operation following a stop on theft and obstruction of justice. charged with physical control folstate Route 256. â€˘ A Pickerington woman was lowing a stop on Hill Road. â€˘ A Pickerington woman was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance following a crash on state Route 256.

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For July 1, 2011 Hathaway Brown School Shaker Heights, Ohio Hathaway Brown, one of America’s most distin guished and innovative schools for girls and young women, has opened a search for a new Athletic Director, with duties com mencing July 1, 2011. Founded in 1876, Hath away Brown enrolls 850 students in grades PS-12, and combines world-class academics with one of Ohio’s premier athletic pro grams for girls. The School is committed to the value of wellness, physical move ment, and athletic competi tion as components of a well-rounded 21st century education for young wom en, and provides a dynam ic setting for the develop ment of the female athlete.

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Full time entry level position in community mental health center. Degree required. LSW/PC/CCC/ CDCA preferred. Knowledge of community resources and experience with SMD clients with substance abuse problems a plus. Willing to train. Must have Ohio driver’s license/auto. Work primarily in the The position is responsible community. Mileage for school-wide leadership reimbursement. Salary: of athletic programming $11/hr., Monday thru and the physical education Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. curriculum, including inter Option of four 10-hour scholastic competition in work days after 6 months 12 varsity sports over three of employment available. seasons and the manage Applications/resumes ment of excellent facilities. accepted at NCMHS, 1301 Some 75% of students in N. High St., Cols., OH grades 7-12 are members 43201, or fax to 614-298of athletic teams. Ground 2227 or e-mail ed in the school’s motto of hr@ncmhs.org EOE "Not for school but for life COLLECTIONS we learn," the program cul Linebarger Goggan Blair & tivates not only athletic Sampson, LLP, a national ability but personal growth collections law firm located and such qualities as selfconfidence, teamwork, and in Dublin, seeks motivated individuals for its govern resilience that contribute to ment collections practice. the shaping of strong fe We offer an excellent wage male leaders. Since 2002, & bonus package with paid Hathaway Brown scholartraining, medical benefits athletes have won 13 state and a 401(k). We offer championships in six differ evening hours! Please fax ent team or individual sports. In the Class of 2010 resume to 614-889-5015 or email to suzanne.colwell@ alone, 11 scholar-athletes publicans.com EOE. are continuing their play at the college level. The Athletic Director must COLLECTIONS possess an appreciation Linebarger Goggan Blair & for the educational value of Sampson, LLP, a national women’s athletics, well collections law firm located ness, and fitness. Excellent in Dublin, seeks motivated communications, organiza - individuals for its govern tional, and peoplement collections practice. management skills are es - We offer an excellent wage sential, as is a track record & bonus package with paid of success in hiring, train training, medical benefits ing, and supervising and a 401(k). We offer coaches. The successful evening hours! Please fax candidate should have pri - resume to 614-889-5015 or or experience as a teacher email to suzanne.colwell@ and coach, as well as 5-10 publicans.com EOE. years experience in athletic administration, preferably in an independent school. To place an ad for your Competitive athletic back bazaar or seasonal ground is ideal. event call (740) 888-5003 The School is located in (local call) Shaker Heights, Ohio, a beautiful suburb of Cleve land. For 11 consecutive HELP WANTED years it has been named PROFESSIONAL/ one of Northeast Ohio’s MANAGEMENT "Top 99 Places to Work," the only school ever ac corded that honor.

Hathaway Brown is an equal opportunity employ er and values diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. Compensation and opportunities for pro fessional growth are excep tional. Interested candidates should send a cover letter articulating qualifications and resume to: William Christ Head of School Hathaway Brown School 19600 North Park Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 Or hrstaffing@hb.edu

Insurance Controller RDP Foodservice is seek - CUSTOMER SERVICE REP We are looking for a selfing an experienced Con motivated, quick-learner troller reporting to the Vice who is licensed in property President. Responsibilities & casualty insurance and for this position include di who is customer service recting, planning and man oriented. This position will aging financial activities of spend 50% of their time the finance dept. Success ful candidates must pos - serving as a customer serv ice representative for exist sess the following: ing and new personal lines ∂ Business and/or Ac clients. Prior use of AMS counting degree and CA or 360 is a plus. This position CPA will also be heavily in qualification volved with a unique book ∂ Foodservice exp. pref. of life and health business ∂ Min. 5 years controller and serve in a support role exp. to the manager of this divi ∂ Effective management sion. Other duties will in skills & strong A/P & A/R volve general clerical and backgrnd. special projects. We are ∂ Able to submit mth end looking for candidates with financials excellent communication ∂ Advanced Excel Skills skills. Above average knowledge of Word, Excel, Please apply online at and web navigation is re www.rdpfoodservice.com quired. Resumes are re and attach resume or fax resume to Human Resour - quired and should be sub mitted via email only to ces at 614-448-3525. brad@wichert.com Only those candidates Property & Casualty whose experience best Insurance License meets our requirements To place an ad for your will be contacted. No agen bazaar or seasonal event cies or phone calls please.

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3rd shift maintenance tech nician needed for a local plating company. Basic Immediate opening! Must plumbing, electrical and have exp. with hospice en welding skills needed. vironment. Inbound calls to Starting Salary is establish service, order $11.00/hr. Please apply at equipment and schedule 800 Frebis Ave. Columbus deliveries for DME. Out OH 43206 Monday bound calls to dispatch through Friday 9:00 a.m. techs and follow-up. Must to 3:00 p.m. have 1 yr. exp. in similar env. Call 841-2500 for details. Delaware

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Immediate opportunity for a qualified professionals seeking a challenging career in our Ace Hardware Department. We are looking for a friendly, energetic, motivated individual with a positive attitude. Must possess a strong knowledge and desire for outstanding customer service. Two years experience as an Assistant Manager. Ace Hardware experience preferred. Must be available for 50 hours per week with evening and weekend rotation. Our complete benefit package includes Hospitalization, Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401(k), Life and Disability coverages. For confidential consideration, apply online at www.buehlers.com under the Ace Hardware Manager catagory for the Delaware location. EOE

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Ohio foodservice product manufacturer & equipment distributor looking for Full Time (8-5 weekdays) cus tomer service individual. This position requires an swering the telephone, call ing customers for orders, order entry and A/R input. Candidate must be profi cient in computer skills and have basic accounting background. Applicant should be reliable, able to lift 50 lbs, and be available to do some overnight travel to train customers on use of equipment. Salary: $30,000 plus benefits. Fax cover letter with resume to: 740-549-0172 or email to plm@harmonybrandsllc.co m

FINANCIAL SERVICES CASE MANAGER Full-time position in community mental health center. Must have degree and SMD experience. Basic math and computer skills required (Excel preferred). Ability to work with figures/budgets. Will maintain documentation files for audit requirements. Ohio driver’s license/auto required. Will work as needed in the community. Resumes accepted at NCMHS, 1301 N. High St., Cols., OH 43201, or fax to 614-298-2227 or e-mail hr@ncmhs.org EOE

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Full-time position in com munity mental health cen ter - residential program. BA degree with group home, mental health resi dential, hotel/motel opera tions experience preferred. Good supervisory, man agement, communication skills required. Current Ohio driver’s license/auto required - have ability to drive pick-up truck. Good driving record a must. Will work Sunday thru Satur day, 2nd & 3rd shifts as scheduled. Responsible for supervision of staff at multi ple facilities. May require mandatory overtime. Holi day hours required. Applications/resumes ac cepted at NCMHS, 1301 N. High St., Cols., OH 43201, e-mail hr@ncmhs.org or fax to 614-298-2227. EEO

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Full-time position in community mental health center. Bachelor’s degree required. Must have ability to manage projects. Knowledge of construction and building’s mechanical system a plus. Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills required. Able to work nights and weekends. Word, Excel and e-mail usage required. Supervision and fundamental math skills required. Please list salary requirements. Credit check, background check and drug test will be processed. Resumes/applications accepted at NCMHS, 1301 N. High St., Cols., OH 43201, or fax to 614-2982227 or e-mail hr@ncmhs.org EOE

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Dublin based Apt Mgt Co seeks a multi-site property manager. MUST have LIHTC exp. Email resume to applytoday32@ yahoo.com

Tech supports rep needed for inbound cctr. Will be determining customer needs, recommending sol utions and troubleshooting. Must be up to date on new technol ogy and products for com puters. Great phone skills are also a must. Must be flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift and some weekends. Starting pay is $11.50/hr. Visit ACT-I at 1125 Georgesville Rd. to apply.

Distributor southeast of Columbus seeking experienced Traffic Manager to utilize their knowledge in managing the domestic and international shipments of cargo by land, air and sea, while working with carriers on the most cost efficient and due date driven transportation. Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement of goods; Report on transportation performance indicators; Analyze processes, suggest alternatives, and improve service; Manage vendors by negotiating contracts and communicating expectations. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics or other related fields; 3 – 4 years experience in the transportation industry; Superior organizational, time management skills and communication skills along with Strong negotiating skills for carrier selection and rate negotiations are required.

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Distribution Center experience is a plus. Fill out an application at: 200 Heritage Dr. Pataskala, OH 43062. Or call us at 1-866-486-6462. Tween Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. *Occasional Fridays may be required.

HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT REGIONAL MARKETING MGR. Hiring a Regional Marketing Mgr. to creating and implement marketing for Columbus and Cincinnati divisions. Must have exp. w/ tra ditional and online advertising. Must have graphic design skills. Based in Columbus. Monthly travel to Cincinnati. To apply, pls. email resume & cover letter to Melissa at : mscheel@ maronda.com or fax to 614-274-6676.

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HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT VICE-PRESIDENT LONG-TERM CARE (ICF/MR) Seeking a director/vicepresident for a longterm care facility (ICF/DD) in Portage County w/130 beds plus group homes w/45 beds serving individuals w/severe developmen tal disabilities. Responsi bilities include planning, developing & directing all operations for the fa cility & group homes. The qualified applicant must have a minimum of ten (10) years as an administrator; exten sive knowledge of the Medicaid reimburse ment system & regula tions; substantial knowl edge of health care ad ministration & at least five (5) years experi ence w/the developmen tal disabilities popula tion; demonstrated abil ities in budgeting, quali ty improvement & com pliance. Must be a criti cal thinker, & an effec tive decision-maker, have proven leadership capabilities; excellent in terpersonal skills w/ all levels of employees & external contacts. Must present a polished & so phisticated demeanor. Master’s Degree in Health related field and/or business degree from an accredited col lege or university re quired. Licensure as a Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Home Administrator is a plus. This position is availa ble after July 1, 2011. Please send salary re quirements & resume to:

Corporate Offices C/O Vice-President, Human Resources and Compliance 7996 Darrow Road, Suite 10 Twinsburg Ohio 44087 (No phone calls please) EOE "drug-free workplace"

HELP WANTED CLERICAL/ SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Corporate office of large physician group seeks an individual to assist key dept. heads including the legal dept. This position requires minimum of 2 years legal exp. and direct reporting to corporate officers. The ideal candidate will be able to set priorities, work in a team environment and be a self starter. Maturity and ability to keep matters confidential are key. This full time position includes generous benefits with health, vision and dental insurances, 401k among others. Preemployment drug screen and nonsmoking facility. Qualified candidates fax resumes to 614-221-9722.

Office Manager Multi physician ofc, with large staff, located in North Columbus seeks an exp. medical Office Manager. Duties consist of overseeing employees and their work schedules, patient scheduling, payroll, billing corrections and general office issues. Will act as a liaison with vendors, and corporate office. Position is M-F, 8am-5pm. We offer excellent benefits including health, vision and dental plans as well as a 401k plan. Nonsmoking facility. Preemployment drug screening required. Experienced candidates email resume to hrassist@copcp.com

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KITCHEN MANAGEMENT The Ohio University Inn is seeking a qualified individ ual with strong leadership and organizational skills. Prior kitchen management experience is required, preferably as an Executive Chef. Proven profitability experience in relation to la bor cost control, cost of goods sold and other ex penses. A minimum two year degree is required. Develops menus/special dishes and supervises food preparation for multi ple food outlets of the hotel to ensure standards of quality are maintained as set forth by management. Please send resumes to hr @ouinn.com. Resumes can also be sent in the mail at 331 Richland Avenue Athens, Ohio 45701. Please call Karisa Batchik with any questions at 740-589-3702.

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HELP WANTED FOOD SERVICE/ HOSPITALITY Ohio Dominican University Dining Services Sodexo at Ohio Dominican University is looking for motivated, customer service-oriented people to fill several positions. If you are a hard-working, motivated individual, we want to speak with you about opportunities with our company. We are currently interviewing for the following positions: Baker Production Cook Exhibition Cook Grill/Pizza Cook Sub Maker/Cashier Cashier Utility Receiver Supervisor Previous experience is required. Background check and drug test required. EOE Apply in person (no phone calls please) Ohio Dominican University, Hamilton Hall, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus

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